Tell me about Construction, Contraction and Expansion joints...

Answer Posted / er. shivam dixit

construction joints are provide at the end of days work by
means when days work is end then the joints are provided for
next day work is known as construction joints.

contraction joints are those joints which are provided for
shrinking action of concrete.

Expansion joints are provided for thermal expansion

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